PER-240 Diversity Topics in Sports and Recreation

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to expose students to multiple elements of diversity, examine personal beliefs and biases, and address institutional responses to differences by: 1) Exploring issues and elements of diversity in regards to sports, recreation, and other professions, 2) Examining the social-psychological effects of differences regarding human experience, 3) Exploring how social institutions (school, recreation, work, etc.) create differences and impinge on the quality of life, 4) Identifying barriers to quality of life, based on differences, and how to overcome those barriers within sports and recreation arenas, 5) Demonstrating increased empathy and appreciation for those who are members of diverse groups.

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